Search for dissertations about: "Lars Hultkrantz"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words Lars Hultkrantz.

  2. 21. Allies Yet Rivals : Input Joint Ventures and Their Competitive Effects

    Author : Mikael Nordberg; Lars Hultkrantz; Mats Bergman; Tommaso Valletti; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Economics; joint venture; input; infrastructure; quality; oligopoly; Nationalekonomi; nationalekonomi; Economics;

    Abstract : Essay I explores the competitive effects of input joint ventures, more precisely the connection between horizontal product differentiation and competition. Four quantity-setting downstream firms jointly and symmetrically own two upstream firms in pairs. READ MORE

  4. 22. Unconventional Monetary Policy at the International, National and Local Level

    Author : Martin Nordström; Pär Österholm; Niclas Kreuger; Lars Hultkrantz; Jesper Lindé; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Bayesian VAR; Cointegration; Forecast evaluation; Municipal debt; Spread; Stochastic volatility; Sveriges Riksbank; Time-varying parameters; Unconventional monetary policy;

    Abstract : This thesis is based on four essays. The first investigates time-variation in the relationship between short interest rates and consumption in the USA and Sweden. Results based on Bayesian VAR models indicate that the short rate ceased to respond to consumption shocks when constrained by the zero lower bound. READ MORE

  5. 23. Forest Dependence in Developing Countries : Analysis of household perceptions, energy, and food security in Tanzania

    Author : Matilda Ntiyakunze Stanslaus; Jesper Stage; Razack Lokina; Lars Hultkrantz; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis explores forest dependence in developing countries by examining households’ perceptions about their forest use and dependence, energy choices and the links between forests and food security in a case study of Tanzania. Paper (I) reviews selected economic literature related to the role of household heterogeneities on forest dependence and on energy choices. READ MORE

  6. 24. Reforming a publicly owned monopoly : costs and incentives in railway maintenance

    Author : Kristofer Odolinski; Jan-Eric Nilsson; Andrew Smith; Lars Hultkrantz; Marc Ivaldi; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Railway track; Maintenance; Contract; Incentive reward ; Competition; Cost; Quality; Economic efficiency; J01 Railway: Railway track; J01 Railway: Railway track; J13 Railway: Economics; J13 Railway: Economics; Economics;

    Abstract : The railway system is often considered to be an industry where a monopoly occurs “naturally”, which can explain the public ownership and the use of regulations. However, railways in Europe have been subject to reforms during the last three decades. READ MORE

  7. 25. Economic Evaluation of Mental Health Interventions for Children and Adolescents : the Case of Sweden

    Author : Mattias Persson; Mikael Svensson; Lars Hultkrantz; Ivar Sønbø Kristiansen; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Children; adolescents; mental health; bullying; economic evaluation; intellectual disability; transition; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : The focus of this thesis is economic evaluations of programs and interventions regarding children and adolescents with mental health issues, victimization, and intellectual disabilities (ID). The first paper examines a potential link between mental health issues among adolescent and the class-size of the school class they are enrolled in. READ MORE